Human Resources Director New Zealandtag:hcamag.com,2016:/nz/rss2019-03-21T13:57:21-04:00Human Resources Director New Zealandtag:hcamag.com,2019-03-22:/nz/specialisation/employment-law/are-employees-on-maternity-leave-entitled-to-accrue-leave/162817Are employees on maternity leave entitled to accrue leave?2019-03-21T13:57:21-04:00<p>HRD talks to Sherridan Cook, Partner at Buddle Findlay, about conditions employees can accrue leave</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/Istock-woman-laptopp-work-office-HRD-id941893154.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-22:/nz/news/general/prince-harrys-modern-approach-to-fatherhood-highlights-hr-failure/162814Prince Harry’s ‘modern’ approach to fatherhood highlights HR failure2019-03-21T13:51:14-04:00<p>The royal will pull away from public events and go on paternity leave to be a hands-on dad</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-baby-childd-infant-fatherr-id905837110.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-22:/nz/specialisation/mental-health/mental-wellness-why-c-suite-should-lead-the-discussion/162813Mental wellness: why C-suite should lead the discussion2019-03-21T13:42:26-04:00<p>If leaders talked about it, staff will start opening up as well</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-mental-healthh-officee--id693469150.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-21:/nz/specialisation/employee-engagement/should-hr-ban-workplace-dress-codes/162696Should HR ban workplace dress codes?2019-03-20T13:31:52-04:00<p>'At the end of the day, 99% of people will do the right thing and make wise wardrobe choices'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-officee-work-meeting-business-id557608419.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/nz/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/restaurant-fined-62k-after-worker-falls-into-vat-of-hot-water/162691Restaurant fined $62K after worker falls into vat of hot water2019-03-20T10:02:34-04:00<p>The hot bath was meant for thawing out frozen food packages</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/iStock-moeny-canada-law-id956478622(1).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/nz/specialisation/corporate-wellness/how-can-hr-build-resilience-in-the-workplace/162608How can HR build resilience in the workplace?2019-03-19T16:20:55-04:00<p>'There is often a reluctance to share feelings of stress or not being able to cope in the workplace, because of the stigma attached'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/business.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/nz/news/general/ceo-apologises-for-seemingly-echoing-nazi-slogan/162603CEO apologises for seemingly echoing Nazi slogan2019-03-19T16:02:45-04:00<p>The expression appears to be reminiscent of a maxim posted in concentration camps</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/nazi.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-20:/nz/news/general/this-is-a-clear-case-of-migrant-exploitation/162602'This is a clear case of migrant exploitation'2019-03-19T15:58:55-04:00<p>The employer must pay back an exploited migrant worker more than $26,000 in unpaid employment entitlements</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/migrant.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-19:/nz/news/general/hrd-launches-game-changing-website-redesign/162488HRD launches game-changing website redesign2019-03-18T16:30:43-04:00<p>Take a look at our brand-new website and tell us what you think</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/SCHRDCW(1).JPG" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-19:/nz/specialisation/workplace-health-and-safety/is-your-workplace-culture-toxic/162471Is your workplace culture toxic?2019-03-18T15:34:16-04:00<p>Companies often lose track of their foundational values the faster their business expands</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/toxic(1).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-16:/nz/specialisation/leadership/inside-workdays-gender-diversity-program/162329Inside Workday's gender diversity program2019-03-15T14:12:50-04:00<p>HRD talks to Stephen Jack of Workday about the company’s gender diversity initiatives</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/unity(2).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-16:/nz/specialisation/leadership/inside-krispy-kremes-recruitment-strategy/162328Inside Krispy Kreme's recruitment strategy2019-03-15T14:12:49-04:00<p>'We want our employees to feel as special as our customers do when they make the decision to accept a role with us'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/Krispy%20Kreme.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-16:/nz/news/general/united-airlines-fires-staff-who-sold-employee-travel-privileges/162324United Airlines fires staff who sold employee travel privileges2019-03-15T14:09:41-04:00<p>In a 'brokering scheme' workers ask colleagues for passes to sell to outsiders</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/United%20Airlines.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/nz/news/general/do-kiwis-really-trust-their-employer/162229Do Kiwis really trust their employer?2019-03-14T15:03:27-04:00<p>The old mantra used to be 'customer-first', but now it’s 'employee-first'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/employer.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/nz/specialisation/diversity-inclusion/how-to-invest-in-an-authentic-inclusion-policy/162225How to invest in an 'authentic' inclusion policy2019-03-14T14:55:11-04:00<p>Why #BalanceforBetter isn't just a trendy hashtag</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/DIVERSE(1).jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />tag:hcamag.com,2019-03-15:/nz/news/general/amazon-ceo-i-still-tap-dance-into-the-office/162220Amazon CEO: 'I still tap dance into the office'2019-03-14T13:53:26-04:00<p>Jeff Bezos wants to assure employees he is 'as engaged and focused on Amazon as ever'</p><img src="https://us.res.keymedia.com/files/image/amazon2.jpg" alt="" style="max-width:240px" />